Senior Project Officer - Biological Resources Imaging Laboratory at UNSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

128233.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Research Infrastructure Planning, Space Utilisation, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Project Documentation, Risk Identification, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Laboratory Environment Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* 2-year Fixed Term Contract * Full Time (35 hours per week) * $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% super Why Your Role Matters: The Biological Resources Imaging Lab (BRIL), part of the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (MWAC) operates several research support facilities including Pre-Clinical Imaging, Flow Cytometry, Biospecimen & Cold storage services, Radiochemistry & Grainne Moran Research Laboratories. As the Senior Project Officer, you will be the central coordination point across a portfolio of strategic initiatives relating to research infrastructure planning, space utilisation, adoption of the Single Digital Patient Record for research applications at UNSW, agreements with NSW Health and Local Health Districts, and other initiatives supporting BRIL's operational objectives. Working closely with the BRIL Operations Manager, you'll coordinate project activities, facilitate communication across stakeholders and help ensure projects continue to progress. You'll monitor milestones, prepare project documentation, support decision-making and provide timely updates that enable projects to move forward effectively. Why UNSW UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place. Benefits include: * 17% superannuation and annual leave loading * Flexible working arrangements * Discounts and entitlements * Affordable on-campus parking About you: You have experience working in a research facility or technical environment, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, think strategically and solve problems. Experience working in a PC1 or PC2 laboratory environment will be highly regarded. You can also demonstrate: * Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support successful project delivery. * Excellent organisational skills, with a proactive approach to monitoring progress, following up on actions and ensuring projects continue to move forward. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with researchers, clinicians, technical staff and external partners. * The ability to facilitate meetings, prepare project documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. * Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to identify risks, raise issues appropriately and contribute to practical solutions. How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 11.55pm, Sunday 19th July 2026. As part of the application process, you will be asked to respond to two short free-format questions to help us better understand your experience. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required for the duration of the contract Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Partner: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au [shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au] Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above. Pre-Employment Checks Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: * National and International Criminal history checks * Entitlement to work and ID checks * Working With Children Checks * Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration * Verification of relevant qualifications * Verification of relevant professional membership * Employment history and reference checks * Financial responsibility assessments/checks. * Medical Checks and Assessments Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate a portfolio of strategic initiatives relating to research infrastructure, space utilisation, and digital patient records for the Biological Resources Imaging Lab. Facilitate communication between stakeholders and monitor project milestones to ensure operational objectives are met.